Germans Reach Greek Border Rooky Bar Shootout at Pioneer Bar
The Tolovana camp records its first major incident as Sam Barber demands credit, returns with a rifle, and fires at Anton Christopher in the Pioneer bar. Swanson wrestles Barber, who loses control as others intervene. Christopher seeks cover and avoids injury. The confrontation marks the camp's first serious disturbance.
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A. Servios
Fairbanks
Tolovana
Anton Christopher
Christopher
Sam Barber
Swanson
Harber
Christoher
Barber Hen
Barber
Pace
Theucall
Allies Forge Back Into Greek Territory
Reports from Salonika say the German invasion front has moved into northern Greece and Allied forces have been pushed back. The Anglo French are reforming plans for a counterattack as Greece faces possible German entry and Serbian forces rallying on the Albanian border.
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London
Dee
Salonika
Serbia
Greece
Prepara
Athens
Hang
Mon Wstte
Faulmartin
Alaska Miner Beater and Robbed in Seattle Night Walk
James Perkins an Alaska miner reported to police that two men beat him on a quiet Seattle street and robbed him of eighty dollars. He was found unconscious, revived, and taken to his hotel, noting he had left a thousand dollars in the safe and considered himself lucky despite the bruises.
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A. P. A. Gervies
Seattle
James P. Perkins
Alaska
Perkins
Republicans Win in Fourteen Massachusetts Cities
In yesterday's elections Republicans carried fourteen cities where national party lines were drawn and won by large majorities in straight party races. They also gained many offices in cities with nonpartisan races, signaling broad state support for the party.
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P. A. Service
Boston
England aims to field four million men by April first
In a parliamentary address Prime Minister Asquith declared England will raise four million trained soldiers by the first day of April and that Parliament will be asked within a week to authorize recruiting of an additional one million men. The plan is seen as England’s reply to German peace terms and to gauge public opinion on the proposal.
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London
Dec
England
Asquith
Alreddy
Germany
Roumania
Berlin
Russia completes Balkan invasion plans in mobilization surge
A. P. Service reports from Budapest that Russia has completed plans for a Balkan invasion. Romanian sources say large forces are mobilized and could move soon. Route is uncertain but likely through Romania, as Roumania leans toward Russia and may not block transit.
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A. P. A. Service
Budapest
Balkans
Bucharest
George H. Mottman Elected Mayor of Olympia
Full returns from yesterday's election show George H. Mottman elected mayor of Olympia by a solid majority. Regular meeting of Royal March Masons to be held Thursday evening at 8 p m. Election of officers announced. E W Burroughs secretary. Masonic social for Masons and families Saturday December 11 at 8 30 p m.
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Oympia
George H. Mottman
Royal Mrch
Masonic
Wilson Seeks Bipartisan Backing for Defense Program
President Wilson meets with Republican leader Gallinger to secure cross party support for the national defense program. A caucus risk and Democratic House leadership discussion loom as both parties pledge cooperation while avoiding a party line fight.
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Galligher
Senate
Wietnam
Tie Vet
Tie Vet Gerdts
Trainin
Republicas Gall Oe
Cied
Ate
Witters
Ali
Waa
Wilson
Mann
Democratic House
London Demands War News Amid Public Restlessness
In London a public clamor grows over the lack of war coverage. Citizens fear government suppression of front reports while Berlin and American campaigns feed rumors of concessions and continued stalemate.
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P. A. Service
London
Dec
Seattle Cop Kills Bandit in Midnight Duel
James Moran, a noted outlaw connected with a gang, was killed in a gun battle with Merchant Policeman Halverson and an accomplice who attempted a holdup. Moran died at the city hospital after Halverson opened fire, leaving the fleeing partner to flee.
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A. P. A. Service
James Moran
Ganga
Reig
W. Mlatverson
Foiceman
Halverson
Moran
City
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